SJSU Catalog

Health Science Department

Graduate Admission MPH Programs

New students are admitted to the MPH program only once a year, to begin course work during the fall semester. Applicants must choose between one of two instruction modes: campus and distance. For campus applicants, applications are accepted between November 1 and March 15th. Applications received after March 15th will not be eligible for review. To be considered for early review and admission, completed applications must be received by February 15th. For distance applicants, applications are accepted between November 1 and April 15th. Applications received after April 15th will not be eligible for review.

Applying to the MPH program requires two parallel, but separate, application processes. Both campus and distance applicants must submit:

1. A university application through the CSU Mentor website. Please follow all the instructions on the CSU Mentor website for submitting required materials to SJSU.

2. Application materials described below to the MPH program in the Health Science Department:

• A cover letter.
• A Statement of Purpose.
• A resume of work and volunteer experiences.
• At least two letters of recommendation.
• Copies of all college transcripts.
• Copy of your SJSU graduate admission application.
• Official report of your GRE certificate. Specialty tests are not required.
• Completion of a web-based MPH Program Application Data Form (the web link can be found in the current MPH Application Packet for each program).

While this is a parallel admissions process, applicants must be admitted by the SJSU Office of Graduate Studies and Research before being considered by the MPH admission committee.

More detailed information on both the campus and distance modes of instruction can be found in Application Packets, which can be downloaded from the Health Science Department website www.sjsu.edu/healthscience/.